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Cattle-Trespass Act, 1871 (Act No. I of 1871).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
1871 (1973)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and amend the Law relating to trespass by Cattle.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Cattle Grazing Livestock water use
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Act ratifies provisions in case of cattle trespass. Landowners may seize any cattle trespassing and damaging the crops or any other products on their land, and also any individual in charge of public roads, plantations, canals as per section 11 and send them to the nearest cattle pen in twenty four hours. Pig owners or keepers allowing them to trespass and damage goods or crops shall be fined too.

Full text
English
Website
bdlaws.gov.bd